Police may not arrest without warrant any person:
Verified Answer
A. who has in his possession with lawful excuse any implement of house-breaking
B. who has been proclaimed as an offender by order of the State Government
C. who obstructs a police officer while in the execution of his duty
D. who is reasonably suspected of being a deserter from any of the Armed Forces of the Union
Explanation:
Section 41(1)(a) of the Cr.P.C. allows arrest without warrant of a person who has in his possession any implement of house-breaking *without lawful excuse*. If the person has a lawful excuse, they cannot be arrested without a warrant under this provision.